Wigtown Book Festival returns for ten days of literature and culture

3 hours ago · Originally published 25 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Festival 'shines a light' on Scotland's book town Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival has begun, hosting over 250 events featuring authors, comedians, and actors. Since its inception in 1998, the festival has helped revitalise the town's economy and profile, drawing visitors to this rural corner of Scotland to celebrate its status as the nation's official book town.

Source: BBC Scotland Dumfries And Galloway

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